Legislators reject plan for in-person committee meetings
SHERIDAN (WNE) — Proposed policy changes that would have allowed committee chairs to host hybrid remote and in-person meetings in their home communities or at the Wyoming State Capitol died in the Wyoming Legislature Management Council Tuesday. Prior to the…
Thursday sees highest single-day increase in coronavirus cases
Wyoming on Thursday saw the largest single-day increase in confirmed coronavirus cases since the illness was first detected in the state. The Wyoming Department of Health said 36 new cases were reported in Campbell, Fremont, Laramie, Natrona, Park, Sheridan, Sweetwater,…
UW trustees approve launch of geospatial information science degree programs
◆ Nationwide, GIST undergraduate degrees are among the most employable. Provided by the University of Wyoming The University of Wyoming will offer new programs in the areas of geospatial information science and technology, remote sensing and unmanned aerial systems (drones)…
Nothing to be sheepish about with 4H
◆ Calvin Parsons like to raise sheep. Nine-year-old Calvin Parsons is in his second year raising sheep as his 4-H project for the Lincoln County Fair. “I like sheep because they are soft and warm,” said Parsons. “This year I…
Students likely to head back to the classroom August 24, 2020
◆ District optimistic classroom learning will get underway as scheduled. As discussions continue around the state relating to COVID-19, Lincoln County School District 2 is moving forward with the idea that students will return to the classroom as planned in…
Gordon pushes lawsuit over coal terminal
By Camille Erickson Casper Star-Tribune Via- Wyoming News Exchange CASPER — Wyoming continues to forge ahead in its lawsuit against Washington, alleging the state unconstitutionally blocked a proposed coal export terminal. Gov. Mark Gordon submitted a reply brief Tuesday to…
Rawlins woman appears in court for alleged role in local meth ring
RAWLINS (WNE) — A Rawlins woman could spend up to 20 years in prison for allowing meth dealing to go on in her home. Terri Lynn James, 53, is charged with conspiracy to deliver methamphetamine, a felony count that comes…
Cheyenne day care worker charged with manslaughter
CHEYENNE (WNE) — A local day care worker has been charged with manslaughter over the swaddling death of an 8-month-old girl in her care. Kristina Croy, 37, of Cheyenne was arrested on a warrant for voluntary manslaughter June 16 by…
Confirmed coronavirus total tops 1,000
The number of coronavirus cases confirmed in Wyoming since the illness was first detected in the state in mid-March topped the 1,000 mark Wednesday. The Wyoming Department of Health, in its daily coronavirus update, reported 24 new cases had been…